1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1986 BMW Z1
To start off, 1986 BMW Z1 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW Z1 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 58 kg more than 1986 BMW Z1.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 BMW Z1 (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1986 BMW Z1 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 2400 | Z1 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 58 L |
